David Wilson hoped to obtain clearance from doctors during an MRI on Wednesday morning on his surgically repaired neck.

And although Wilson continues to heal and his neck area is strengthening, Wilson will be waiting until a follow-up appointment to get the green light he's been waiting for.

Wilson will see a doctor again before camp, a person familiar with the situation confirmed. The person requested anonymity in order to speak freely on the matter.

He underwent a fusion of the vertebrae at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Jan. 16.

Although Wilson expected to be cleared, the young running back has been adamant about the lack of pain -- he claims he's never felt any. This has added to an increased expectation that he would be ready for training camp.

Privately, the Giants remain as cautious as they have been following the initial diagnosis. Though Wilson is young and determined to play again, the healing process takes time, especially at Wilson's position where collisions are constant and often more severe.

Needless to say, that hasn't tempered his expectations. Earlier this afternoon, he sent out a Tweet that seemed to rule out the PUP list. He is determined to play Week 1:

Dr love what he saw and I love what I heard not ideal because I love practice but SOUNDS LIKE DAVE WILL BE READY 22 ROCK WEEK1 FoSHO 👌#bless

Wilson, the teams 2012 first-round pick, is still a large part of the teams plans, but after the injury to his neck last fall, contingency plans were put in place in case Wilson struggles to return to the field.

Rashad Jennings was signed in free agency, Peyton Hillis was brought back on a two-year deal. Additionally, the team drafted Andre Williams, a Heisman finalist, in the fourth round this year.

Needless to say, Wilson would be an upgrade. The speedy back has been doing light work this offseason and has fielded kicks and punts during OTAs. Wilson said the only thing keeping him from the field are "pictures," or the X-Rays he took today.

"I'm just looking forward to getting out on the field," Wilson said last week, "so hopefully they get the pictures they're looking for."